Barnard Castle Market Cross – Lune Railway Viaduct loop from Middleton Quarry SSSI

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Barnard Castle Market Cross – Lune Railway Viaduct loop from Middleton Quarry SSSI

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Barnard Castle Market Cross – Lune Railway Viaduct loop from Middleton Quarry SSSI

02:47

41.5km

590m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Grassholme Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

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Stone Pillar with Metal Frame

Highlight • Structure

Second one along route. Don't know what it is...

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Hillgill Plantation

Forest

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The Old Chapel Café

Highlight • Cafe

Open 10-4 everyday except Tuesday. Great coffee and cake, bacon/sausage butties. Enough bike parking for a group ride, plus a maintenance station with pump and tools. Walkers, runners, kayakers and dogs all welcome!

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Deepdale Footbridge and View of Barnard Castle

Highlight • Bridge

This funny little bridge (with steps that you have to lift your bike up) is a quiet route alternative to the busy, main road that climbs up to the town centre. You also get a great view of the castle.

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Barnard Castle Market Cross

Highlight • Historical Site

A market was established below the castle in the 13th-c. The impressive octagonal stone pavilion of the Market Cross was built in 1747. The arcade surrounding its base once sheltered …

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